While most party-hard backpackers in Europe stick to the big cities like Paris, London and Barcelona, you might end up cutting your nights (or even your trip) short. These cities come at a cost and just one cocktail can run upwards of $15. Luckily there are so many other beautiful cities around Europe which offer an exciting nightlife at half or even a third of the cost.

Using an InterRail pass (for EU residents) or a Eurail pass (for non-EU) is the perfect way to easily check off all the dreamy European destinations on your travel bucket list. Ride the rails like a pro with these five tips.

Travel can be stressful, but packing and flying doesn’t need to be. While many people think they've assembled a perfect suitcase, sometimes it takes getting to the airport, or even to your destination, to realise something just...isn’t...right. Here are the few mistakes to avoid so you can breeze past everyone else in security and have the trip of a lifetime.

Whether you want to get down’n’dirty in Austin or stay up all night in Berlin, live music is an unforgettable way to get to know any city’s secret rhythms. But what cities have the best gigs? Here's five of our favourites...

There’s so much going on to celebrate St Patrick’s Day that in recent years it’s been expanded into a festival across four days. From the 14th to 17th March, Dublin city centre will be busy, busy, busy with live music, street performances, markets and more. If it’s your first time experiencing St Patrick’s Day in Dublin, you will probably be wondering what to expect once you’re there. No worries – we’ve got you sorted.

Whether you plan everything months beforehand or just plan to take things as they come, there are a few things that you can do before you leave to help your trip go smoothly. Once you've covered the basics, like having your passport handy and packing your toothbrush, here are a few things you may not have thought of...